Soldier Letters Describe Harsh March Toward Nashville
A Civil War correspondent from the 72d Regiment recounts a grueling February to March march from Camp Bell to Bowling Green and Nashville. He notes muddy roads, sleepless nights on bare ground, rain and snow, scarce gear, and a sense of impending movement toward the southern theater. The letter mentions Nashville’s population and notable locals, captured stores, and the brigade’s orders to sail toward Savannah on the Tennessee River, with a hopeful tone about warmer climes and further conflict.
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J. M. Kreten
Bell
Sation
Fry
Heninsont
Bowling Green
Barron River
Franklin, Ry
Franklin
Tennensee Hine
Mitchellsville
Teneste
Goodlitesville
Nashville
Tennessee
Franklin Pike
Zollicoffer
John Dell
United States
Green River
Sandusky
Peter Keesler
War Department
Jonuraea
Dean Jovuxat
72D
Bavanoah
Tennessee River
Snony
72D Regiment
O.V.M
Ennessee
Vis
Louisville
Columbus
Monarchy in Mexico Threatens Freedom Say Critics
The article laments European intervention in Mexico, arguing a Mexican monarchy would curb free institutions in the Americas. It condemns the plan as contrary to progress and urges faith that democratic principles will prevail, noting the motive seems to exploit internal American turmoil.
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Mexico
Rebels in Chicago Camp Witnessed in Odd Parade
A Chicago correspondent describes seven thousand Confederate prisoners marching through the streets to a camp. Spectators offer varied, curious reactions as guards escort the motley group, with demonstrations by local African Americans showing raucous joy at the sight.
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Chicago
N. Y
National Flag Triumphs in Union States Except Louisiana
The Philadelphia Press notes the flag’s triumph in most states, with four slave states under partial rebel control. Union forces hold major positions across Virginia, North and South Carolina coastlines, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. Forts and posts are occupied in Tennessee Arkansas and Alabama while gunboats operate on the Cumberland. The article predicts Louisiana will soon join, as Butler’s expedition and Mississippi mouth operations project the flag’s spread toward New Orleans. The loyal emblem circle grows, with France’s stance and Mexican events briefly referenced.
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Washington
Fremont Journal
Waeniorom
Barron
Thora
Motte
House of Representatives
Gaarter
Congress
Campos of Olio
Wade
Jolnson
Teonvesee
I Lomane
Christian
Lin
Avery
Africa
Senate
South Carolina
Gruden
South
Pai
Hs Pols
Yang Thei
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Omanel
Kaatas Erigsoatsa
Golden Circle
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Jackson
Nak Sarge
Ledead
Union
Philadelphia Press
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Free States
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Maryland
Missouri
Virginia
Hatteras Inlet
Roanoke Island
Edenton
Elizabeth City
Polotain
North Carolina
Hilton Head
Port Royal
Edisto
Tybee Island
Georgia
Key Went
Cedar Koya
Fort Pickona
Santa Rosa
Florida
Mississippi
Galveston
Texas
Cumberland
Florence
Alabama
Butler
Pelican
Columbus
New Orleans
Union urges limits on slavery in territories and district
The Rochester Union argues for restricting slavery to constitutional bounds, abolishing it in the District of Columbia, and opposing expansion. It predicts Southern expectations if the rebellion ends and endorses swift, state-sovereignty aligned action. The piece notes British stance updates on recognizing the Rebels.
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Iearn Wet
Sravery
Sealey
District of Columbian
Dred Scott
Union
Toledo Blade
Yankees Elated and Southern Fears Amidrumor Spread
Richmond Examiner reports rumors of Confederate internal enemies near collapse after Roanoke disaster and Tennessee rumors. Dispatches cite men selling $60,000 of dry goods in adelphia to Richmond in ten days and boasts of subjugation plans. Paris reports loyal Americans replacing Southern expatriates. Buffalo wild men myth recounted with late 18th century Ohio killings.
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Richmond Examiner
Tennessee
Roanoke
South
Adelphia
Richmond
Buffalo
Cincionny
Ohio
Sam Few
John Katley
Lawrence County
Say
Scioto
Southers
Fort Puinskin defenses and Battery Hamilton described
Fragmentary OCR details fortifications near Wilmington during the Savannah river operations. Notes indicate Fort Puinskin defenses, Battery Hamilton named after artillery chief, and a river channel obstruction with multiple gun emplacements. Descriptions cover movements, construction dates, and expected federal attack outcomes amid rising rebel fortifications.
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Garaonalt
Puinskin
Jonese Toland
Bird Island
Savannah
Wilmington Arrows
Battery Hamilton
Savannay River
Wall
Wilmingt Narrows
Natlons
Archbish Hughes as Papal Candidate in Paris Circles
A Paris Paris Star London report notes Archbishop Hughes of New York is mentioned as a potential papal candidate. While not settled, chatter rises in Paris about his possible ascent to Cardinal and then St Peter's Chair, influenced by interviews and courtly receptions.
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Iagt
Klale
Napoleon
Earl Rusw
France
Great Britain
London
Ae Ae
Hughes
New York
Europe
Star Ander
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Tishkin Senpori Majedo Sajenty
Oair
Prince Imperial
St Peter’s Chair
London Letter on Civil War Blockade and Atlantic Cable
The writer from London dated February 14 notes quiet Parliament and a favorable public mood toward the blockade. He mentions the Tuscarora at Gibraltar with Sumter out of coal, Cyrus W Field returning to revive the Atlantic Cable, and American influence supporting a steady government stance. He cites liberal voices from Manchester and District Representatives predicting no opposition this quarter.
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Ir. Weed
Thurlow Weed
London
Gibraltar
Sumter
Cyrus W. Field
Atlantia
America
A Good Months Work in the Civil War Front
A summary of Union military progress in the past month highlighting key actions at Mill Spring Kentucky and various engagements including Fayetteville Arkansas and Forts on the Tennessee and Kentucky fronts. It notes evacuations, occupations, and the scale of forces involved, while contrasting with British fiscal accounts for the same period.
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Union
Mill Spring
Kentucky
Zollicoffer
Crittendsn
Elizabetty
Gewee
Cannes
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